Showing posts with label Summer of Yarn Love Swap. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Summer of Yarn Love Swap. Show all posts

Monday, August 11, 2008

Package and Blanket

My second package for the Summer of Yarn Love arrived and I can't WAIT to use this yarn! It's just the perfect colors for me :) And I didn't have the book, so that awesome as well!

The colors are so saturated and beautiful!


Here is my red sqaure for Sheep in the City's Barn Blanket for her dad. In progress..


So I finished it... BUT.... I bound off WAY too tight... I plan on fixing this problem this week so I can get it in the mail...


I totally love the book and the concept of the blanket... It might become a blanket I want to make... Maybe :)



I have lots more pictures!!!

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Summer of Yarn Love Swap Package

I was so excited to open this package! My swap partner nailed this package!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE It! The sock yarn is perfect and I will be casting on after I've finished my mom's socks! The Lip Shine is amazing and I've already bought more of it! And you can never go wrong with Dove chocolate and Lemonheads! Not together of course, but they are my favorites!



Back to work... I will be posting pictures of my mom's socks this weekend! They are awesome :)

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Summer of Yarn Love Swap

I can't wait to participate in this swap! I know it's going to be a great one :)

Here are the my answers to all the questions!


Do you knit or crochet? How long have you been at your craft?

I knit and crochet. I don't crochet very much and definately prefer to knit.

Do you spin? What type of spinning?

No spinning for me!

What are your favorite yarns/fibers? What are your least favorite yarns/fibers?

I LOVE Malabrigo! I also love sock yarn in genernal. I've worked with Jitterbug, Lorna's Laces, and Tofutises so far and I have really liked them. I guess I perfer wool blends. I haven't ventured out to try many other things yet..

What are your favorite colors? What are your least favorite colors?

I love the colors of a peacock. The deep teal, bright green, and a little purple thrown in the mix. My favorite color is green. It seems to look the best on my skin color. I would say I'm not a big fan of red. Thats the only color I don't particularly care for.

Are there any yarns/brands that you are dying to work with but never have?

I am open to working with everything! I would love to try some Socks that Rock!!

What is/are your favorite types of projects to knit/crochet?

I am on a HUGE sock knitting kick right now. They have become my favorite because they go really fast! I also just completed a great shrug and that was a great fast knit as well. So I like fast knits I guess :)

What are you currently working on? Anything you plan to work on this summer?

Socks, Socks, Socks, a baby blanket, some dishclothes, and baby booties, oh, did I mention Socks!

What is your favorite FO? (Post a pic if you would like.)

My new Dream in Color Shrug pictures 2 posts below this one!

What is your oldest UFO?

probably my Juliet sweater... it's just sitting in a basket.. has been since February.

Are there any techniques that you want to learn?

knitting socks on 2 circulars 2 at a time.

Are you on Ravlery? What's your ID?

Blancheknits83

Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?

I have a size 9 foot. I will take my measurements and post them later.

Do you collect anything?

I collect the letter S. It's something I have been doing for awhile. I have alot of different sizes and shapes and I have great plans to put them all on my bedroom wall!

Do you have a yarn winder and/or swift?

I don't. I use my friend Wendy's and it's going to be easier to use hers because I'm moving in with her in a few weeks!

Do you love sweets? What are your favorites?

I LOVE sweets! I love Dove chocolate because its so incredibly smooth. I also really like LemonHeads. I don't eat them much because I haven't been able to find them on the East Coast, but i LOVE them!

What are your favorite scents?

I love lime. Not orange or lemon, just lime. Or coconut lime (from bath and body works). I also like the smell of clean laundry or clean cotton. It smells so nice!

Where do you keep your needles/hooks?

I just got a really amazing DPN holder for my birthday. It's from Etsy and is awesome :) Other than that, I have my circulars in a large cosmetic bag from Vera Bradley.

Do you have a wishlist (Amazon, Etsy, etc?)

I don't really have one. I could definately come up with one on Etsy :)

Having a birthday this summer?

Nope April 6th!

Are you allergic to anything??? Please let your pal know!

I am allergic to eating coconut. I like the smell, but I can't consume it.